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Model: IDL-42-102
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Ideal Industries Detectable Underground Warning Tape - Caution Buried Fiber Optic Line
Professional Underground Utility Identification & Protection
Ideal Industries delivers reliable underground utility marking with this detectable warning tape designed for fiber optic line identification. Featuring solid aluminum foil core construction and orange APWA-compliant coloring, this 6" x 1,000' tape provides essential protection and location marking for buried fiber optic installations with professional-grade durability.
Professional Features & Benefits
- APWA Color Code Compliance: Meets American Public Works Association standards for consistent utility identification and safety protocols across installations.
- Solid Aluminum Foil Core: Provides reliable detectability for electronic location equipment while offering physical protection for buried utilities.
- Lead-Free Construction: Features lead-free pigments and organic lead-free ink for environmental safety and regulatory compliance.
- Soil-Resistant Formulation: Engineered to resist degradation from acid and alkali conditions commonly found in soil environments.
- 6" Width Coverage: Optimal visibility width for effective warning and identification of buried fiber optic lines.
- 1,000' Length: Extended roll length reduces installation time and provides comprehensive coverage for large projects.
Technical Specifications
- Deparetment: Electrical
- Product Group: Wiring Devices
- Product Subgroup: Wiring Accessories
Professional Applications
- Fiber Optic Cable Installations
- Telecommunications Infrastructure
- Data Center Connectivity
- Commercial Building Networks
- Municipal Utility Projects
- Industrial Communication Systems
- Utility Contractor Operations
Why Choose Ideal Industries Quality?
Ideal Industries provides trusted underground utility marking solutions with APWA-compliant construction and soil-resistant formulation. The solid aluminum foil core design ensures reliable detectability while lead-free materials meet environmental standards for professional installation confidence.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Jobsite Supplies
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Jobsite Accessories
- Product Type:
- Barricade & Warning Tape
Ideal Industries 42-252 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Ideal Industries 42-252 orange warning tape detectable with a locator?
Yes. The 42-252 tape is built with a solid aluminum foil core, so a standard electronic line locator can pick it up through the soil once it's buried over the fiber run. The foil also puts a physical layer between a shovel or trencher blade and the cable.
2) What does orange underground warning tape mean, and is this the right color for fiber optic?
Orange is the APWA color code for communication, alarm and signal lines, including fiber optic conduit, and the Ideal Industries 42-252 tape is printed orange with a CAUTION BURIED FIBER OPTIC LINE legend. If you're marking power, orange is the wrong tape; if you're marking fiber, telecom or data conduit, this is the one.
3) How much trench does one roll of the Ideal 42-252 tape cover?
One roll runs 1,000 feet at 6 inches wide, so it covers 1,000 linear feet of trench in a single pass. Figure your total trench footage plus overlap where rolls join when you're counting rolls for a job.
4) Will buried warning tape break down in acidic or alkaline soil?
The 42-252 tape is formulated to resist acid and alkali conditions found in soil, so it holds up after backfill rather than disintegrating before the next excavation. That matters most on a fiber run, where the tape may need to be legible years later.
5) Is this warning tape lead-free for municipal and environmental spec work?
Yes. The pigments and the printing ink on the Ideal 42-252 tape are both lead-free, which is what most municipal and institutional trench specs call for on buried marker tape.
6) Why use 6 inch wide tape instead of a narrower marker tape over a fiber trench?
Width is about how likely a backhoe operator is to catch it before the bucket reaches the cable. The 6 inch width on the 42-252 gives a wider visible band in the trench than 2 or 3 inch tape, which is why it's common over main fiber runs and duct banks rather than short service laterals.
7) What part number do I order for Ideal orange detectable fiber optic warning tape?
Order Ideal Industries 42-252. That's the orange detectable tape, 6 inches by 1,000 feet, printed for buried fiber optic line.
How fast can I get the Ideal Industries 42-252 delivered?
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Does the Ideal Industries 42-252 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Ideal Industries 42-252 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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